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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,365.40, 1,076,114.10 and 184,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,365.40, 1,076,114.10 and 184,888.40 is: 277,349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,365.40 : 1,076,114.10 = 184,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,365.40/1,076,114.10 = 184,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,365.40x = 1,076,114.10 × 184,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,365.40x = 198,961,014,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,961,014,166.44/717,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,349.61

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